Niagara Falls, experience of the visit with tips and prices

One of the great attractions a trip to the united states are undoubtedly the Niagara Falls, which I visited during my last trip to that country, in its canadian side.

My friend told me about the falls before. Salvador Samaranch, who during his Coast to coast trip through the United States, had the experience of visiting them, but in his United States side.

Well, indeed, the famous waterfalls you can see them so much from the shore of the United States , the from Canada, since they delimit the border of both great nations.

Where are they and how to visit Niagara Falls

Buthow to visit Niagara Falls on the US side?

This great tourist attraction is part of the so-called Niagara Falls State Park, which became the America's first national park since it was established in 1885.

La visit to Niagara Falls It is a very common excursion from New York, and you can arrive in 30 minutes from the Buffalo-Niagara airport, located next to the city closest to them on the United States side.

The falls are surrounded by a big park, which is always open for visits 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Si you travel by rental car, you have three parking lots distributed in the park, whose prices vary between 10 dollars from Monday to Thursday, and 15 dollars from Friday to Sunday.

El Access to Niagara Falls park is free, so you can see them from different viewpoints that extend along the river bank, and walk through the park.

If you prefer to sign up for a organized tour, you have the option of 2-day tour to Niagara Falls from New York, in which after taking the bus trip with guide in spanish, you will be able to see them and enjoy the most outstanding attractions on both sides, the United States and Canada.

And if you are going to fly on your own to the Niagara-Buffalo Airport, you may be interested in transfer from the airport to your hotel on the Canadian side in Ontario.

What to see and do in Niagara Falls: attractions

Now, around these falls there are various attractions, of which there are also similar activities on the shore of Canada.

Each of these activities has its respective ticket prices, which now you must pay separately, since until recently the possibility of purchasing the card was offered Niagara USA Discovery Pass.

It was a pass with which there was a discount on the price of all the attractions as a whole.

If you visit on the Canadian side, you have an equivalent pass, specifically, the Clifton Hill Fun Pass, which you can purchase in advance of your trip.

Below we detail what some of the main attractions of Niagara Falls on the US side.

If you want to just watch this movie, the admission price to Niagara Adventure Theater It is $12, and for children ages 6-12, $9.

Cave of the Winds 

La Cave of the Winds (Cave of the Winds) is an excursion that you do dressed in a raincoat along wooden platforms that allow you to reach the base of the waterfall Bridal Veil Falls. 

El entrance price to the Cave of the Winds It is, depending on the time of year, $12-19 for adults and $9-12 for children ages 6-12.

Maid of the Mist boat, sail past Niagara Falls

The excursion in Maid of the Mist Ship It is one of the most popular activities in Niagara Falls.

Also dressed in a raincoat, said boat takes you sailing to the base of one of the two main waterfalls, the one known as Horseshoe Falls.

El price of the excursion on the Maid of the Mist Boat It is $27,25 for adults and $17,75 for children ages 6-12.

Hiking Niagara Falls

Another activity you can do during your visit is Hiking pro diverse trails that extend through the natural environment of the Niagara Falls.

Niagara Aquarium

Did you know that along with Niagara Falls can you visit a large aquarium?

Indeed, in the Niagara Aquarium 1.500 animals are shown ranging from California sea lions to penguins or sea horses, and during the visit you can also see various activities that are done with these animals.

El admission price to the Niagara Aquarium It is $19,95 for adults. $17,95 for seniors+60; and $14,05 for children ages 3-12, with hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 18 p.m., and from Friday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fly over Niagara Falls by helicopter or small plane

To make the Niagara Falls helicopter tour, you should know that the heliport is located a few minutes from them, on the Canadian side.

The flight takes you over the river to the United States side, where you can see the Bridal Veil Falls, and then head towards the most famous waterfall, on the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls, or Horseshoe Waterfall.

Finally, the helicopter will fly over the area where the hotels and various attractions are located, such as the Imax or  Casino.

During it you will also fly over the wine region surrounding the falls.

Los flight schedules They are at 9 am, taking advantage of the morning light for photographs.

Helicopter price in Niagara Falls

Los helicopter flight prices They vary depending on the time of year since until March 31 there is a reduced price, which increases by about 5 dollars in high season, children under 11 years old have a special rate and children under 2 years old fly free.

As happens on trips helicopter over the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, it is important to ensure the availability of flights to do the excursion on a specific day or time.

For this, it is almost essential online purchase of tickets for the Niagara helicopter, especially if you plan to visit the falls during vacation time or on a weekend.

And here you have information about an alternative that may interest you, that of fly in a small plane over Niagara Falls and by the course of Niagara River, an excursion of about 30 minutes.

On this excursion you will fly through the area of Lakes Ontario and Eire and you are guaranteed a seat next to a panoramic window.